Capability Engineer II

ABNL Limited was incorporated in 1992 as an Oil and Gas servicing company with a vision to provide professional engineering and technical services to the Oil and Gas exploration and production companies in Nigeria and the West African sub-region. Since its incorporation, the company has grown in leaps and bounds, expanding its business horizon, but still within the Oil and Gas sector.

ABNL is a 100% owned indigenous firm, with a shareholding in excess of 100 million Naira. Its' directors are individuals of proven integrity, who over the years have acquired the requisite experience in the Oil and Gas business, as well as in the banking and finance sector. The integrity of the directors and the staff of the company have been a priceless contributive factor in the growth and wellbeing of the company.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Capability Engineer II

Location: JVO Offshore, Akwa Ibom 
Employment Type: Contract

Overall Purpose of the Job

• The Capability Engineer is responsible for executing capability development programs, supporting competency assessments, and facilitating knowledge transfer across assets to ensure that personnel are equipped with the skills, tools, and processes required for effective operations.
• The role supports the integration of training, digital tools, and operational practices to enhance real-time production optimization, reliability engineering, and asset integrity management. Transforms capability initiatives into practical, on-the-ground execution that directly supports production performance and operational efficiency.
• Ensures capability initiatives are translated into measurable improvements in operational performance, production efficiency, and reduction in deferment.

This position delivers measurable business value through:

• Improved workforce competency and technical capability
• Enhanced adoption of digital and operational tools
• Faster problem-solving and decision-making
• Contribution to improved production efficiency and reduced deferment

Principal Accountabilities

• Support implementation of enterprise-wide capability development frameworks across Production Assurance, Reliability, Asset Integrity, and Operations.
• Assist in development and maintenance of competency matrices, skill assessments, and training plans for technical personnel.
• Coordinate and deliver technical training programs, including:
  • Classroom training
  • On-the-job training
  • Simulation-based training (e.g., OTS, digital tools)
• Support identification of capability gaps and execution of targeted interventions to close them.
• Facilitate knowledge management and documentation of best practices, lessons learned, and operational procedures.
• Support deployment and adoption of digital tools (e.g., simulators, analytics platforms, optimization tools) across operations teams.
• Provide capability support during:
  • Commissioning
  • Startup
  • Operational readiness activities
• Assist in onboarding and competency development programs for new engineers and operations personnel.
• Track and report capability KPIs, including:
  • Training completion
  • Competency progression
  • Skill gap closure
• Collaborate with Reliability, Asset Integrity, and Production Optimization teams to align capability initiatives with operational needs.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on enhancing workforce effectiveness and operational performance
• Provide support for preparation of training materials, procedures, and technical documentation.
• Participate in audits, reviews, and assessments related to capability and training programs.
• Interface with external training providers and vendors to support capability development activities.
• Support deployment and utilization of digital production optimization and simulation tools (e.g., OTS, analytics platforms) across operations teams.

Job Context and Main Activities

• This role operates within the Operations Readiness, Production Assurance, and Capability framework, supporting capability development initiatives across assets.
• The job holder is expected to:
  • Execute capability development programs
  • Support real-time operational learning and improvement
  • Facilitate training and competency development
  • Assist in digital tool adoption and integration
  • Support commissioning and operational readiness activities
• Acts as a key enabler of workforce effectiveness by translating capability strategies into practical execution that directly supports production performance.

Job Knowledge and Qualifications
Required Qualification:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related discipline
• 5 - 10 years’ experience in Oil & Gas
• Exposure to:
  • Production Operations
  • Reliability / Asset Integrity
  • Training / capability development.

Knowledge of:

• Production systems
• Basic reliability principles
• Digital tools and simulators
• Training and competency frameworks.

Skills:

• Strong communication and facilitation
• Analytical and problem-solving ability
• Ability to work across teams.

Application Closing Date
30th October, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV in MS Word to: [email] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.